Community Grants Boost SportsPlex with New Zamboni Purchase
The Mount Pleasant Community Association is pleased to announce a significant development for our Sportsplex. Through the generous support of a $50,000 grant from the Parks Foundation and $102,611 from the Community Facility Enhancement Program through the Government of Alberta, we have secured 75% of the funding needed for a new Zamboni. This crucial equipment will help ensure the continued smooth operation of our ice facility.
The support has been warmly received by our community. Shawn Stordy, a dedicated hockey parent, coach, and volunteer, expressed his relief and gratitude: “As a Community Coach and dedicated hockey parent, I was greatly relieved to hear the Mount Pleasant Community Association was able to secure funding to allow them to purchase a new reliable Zamboni. Without this funding, the Sportsplex would be forced to utilize rental machines at an additional cost with the same limited reliability as an aged-out machine. An inoperable machine poses a safety risk to players, volunteers, and staff.”
The new Zamboni will address the issues faced with the previous machine, which was prone to breakdowns and posed safety risks. Jeff Gerlitz, Sportsplex Director, noted, “The Zamboni is the heart of the facility and must run reliably or risk program cancellations, overall business success, reputational concerns, and youth optimism. The Sportsplex has provided many youths with meaningful development goals, a productive social pastime, and an avenue for many to give back to the community through coaching and other volunteer work.”
The Mount Pleasant Community Association is deeply grateful for the funding that will allow us to maintain a high-quality ice surface and continue to provide a safe, reliable, and welcoming environment for our young athletes, volunteers, and everyone in our community.
This support underscores the importance of community partnerships in maintaining and enhancing our local facilities. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who contributed to making this essential upgrade possible.
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